§56.4603. Closure of valves.
30 C.F.R. § 56.4603
To prevent accidental release of gases from hoses and torches attached to oxygen and acetylene cylinders or to manifold systems, cylinder or manifold system valves shall be closed when—
The cylinders are moved;
The torch and hoses are left unattended; or
The task or series of tasks is completed.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: Sec. 101, Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, Pub. L. 91-173, as amended by Pub. L. 95-164, 91 Stat. 1291 (30 U.S.C. 811).
Authority
Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.
Source
Source: 50 FR 4054, Jan. 29, 1985, unless otherwise noted.